AV Equipment Checklist: Church Concert in Los Angeles

Brought to you by Event Rentals NYC — a KLAV Group company. With 20+ years producing for Hillsong NYC, Christian Cultural Center Brooklyn, MSG, Barclays Center, and UBS Arena, we know exactly what a worship concert needs to sound powerful, look cinematic, and run flawlessly. Use this checklist to plan your Los Angeles church concert with confidence.

1. Sound

The single most important category — congregations forgive dim lights but never bad audio.

• Line Array PA System (L-Acoustics or d&b): Needed for any sanctuary over 500 seats. Recommended: 8–12 hangs per side plus 4 subs. Cost: $2,500–$6,500/day.
• Wireless Handheld Vocal Mics (Shure ULXD/Axient): Essential for pastor, worship leader, MCs. Recommended: 6–10 channels. Cost: $75–$150/day per channel.
• Wireless Headset/Lavalier Mics: For pastors and dancers. Recommended: 4–6. Cost: $100–$175/day each.
• Choir Mics (overhead condensers): Recommended: 6–8 for a 30-voice choir. Cost: $50–$90/day each.
• In-Ear Monitor System: Needed for the worship band. Recommended: 8 mixes. Cost: $1,200–$2,400/day.
• Stage Wedge Monitors: Backup for guest artists. Recommended: 4–6. Cost: $75/day each.
• Digital Mixing Console (Avid S6L or DiGiCo SD12): Recommended: 1 FOH + 1 monitor desk. Cost: $800–$2,200/day.

2. Lighting

Worship concerts demand atmosphere — light is the emotion.

• LED Uplighting (wireless): Around the sanctuary perimeter. Recommended: 16–24 fixtures. Cost: $25–$45/fixture/day.
• Stage Wash & Moving Heads: Front wash + rear effects. Recommended: 8 wash + 8 moving heads. Cost: $1,500–$3,500/day package.
• Spotlights (followspots): For worship leader and guest artist. Recommended: 2 with operators. Cost: $450–$700/day each.
• Ambient Pin Spots & Haze Machine: Adds beam definition. Recommended: 1 hazer + 6 pin spots. Cost: $300–$500/day.
• Lighting Console (GrandMA3 or Hog 4): Recommended: 1 with operator. Cost: $600–$1,200/day.

3. Video

Lyrics, scripture, sermons, and IMAG (image magnification) are mission-critical.

• LED Wall (P3.9 indoor): Main stage backdrop. Recommended: 16ft x 9ft. Cost: $3,500–$7,500/day installed.
• Projector (15K–20K lumen laser): For overflow rooms or side screens. Recommended: 1–2. Cost: $800–$1,800/day each.
• Fast-Fold Screens (12ft): Side IMAG. Recommended: 2. Cost: $400/day each.
• 55" TV Confidence Monitors: For worship band & pastor. Recommended: 3. Cost: $200/day each.
• Camera Package (3-cam PTZ + switcher): Live streaming + IMAG. Cost: $1,500–$3,000/day.

4. DJ / Music

For pre-service walk-in music, intermissions, and after-parties.

• Pioneer CDJ-3000 Turntables (pair) + DJM-A9 Mixer: Industry standard. Cost: $450–$700/day package.
• DJ Controller (Pioneer DDJ-FLX10): Compact alternative. Cost: $250/day.
• Branded DJ Booth Façade: Recommended: 1 (6ft or 8ft). Cost: $200–$400/day.

5. Extras

The details guests post on social media.

• 360 Photo Booth or Mirror Booth: Recommended: 1 with attendant. Cost: $800–$1,400/event.
• Low-Lying Fog / CO2 Jets: For altar call moments. Cost: $350–$650/day.
• Confetti Cannons (stadium-grade): Recommended: 4–8 for finale. Cost: $75–$125 each.
• Sparkular Cold Spark Machines: Indoor-safe wow factor. Recommended: 4. Cost: $200/day each.

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